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Silver Suitcase Attractions

In this section you find various tourist attractions like recreation places, museums, workshops etc. which have joined Senior – friendly programme, accept the senior's card providing discounts or added value to the card's holder. 

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The Ate Mill Museum

During the season and off-season senior citizens receive a discount on visiting the museum – EUR 1.40 (as against EUR 2.10 for a full-price ticket).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city201 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Facilities appropriate for children
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Atputas vieta "Buki"

15% off for senior citizens with a senior citizen card during the off-season, 5% during the season.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city194 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available
Steam bathRooms for festivities FishingSports ground Nearest shopNearest town

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Bakery and tavern LACI

Throughout the year, a special offer for senior citizens – a tour of the bakery, baking of bread and lunch in the Lāči café for EUR 25.00 for two people.  

7% off on Lāči baked goods at the company’s stores.

For parties For children and teenagers Seminars Distance from countries capital city40 Active season months1-12 Internet access Accepts individual travellers Optional meals Must register in advance Disable Access This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
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The Beverina wood sculpture park and labyrinth

Holders of senior citizen cards pay EUR 4 for entrance into the park on Mondays and Tuesdays from May 1 until November 1.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city121 Active season months5-10

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The “Dziles” bakery

The baker is on level territory, with no access barriers.  The work is all done on the first floor of the building, and visitors should have no difficulties.  

Holders of senior citizen cards receive a 20% discount during the off-season and 15% off during the season.

For children and teenagers Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city270 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Pre-order required
Facilities appropriate for children
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Rukisi Tea

10% off on a tour of the farm during the season and off-season for senior citizen cardholders.

Heritage gardens Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
Souvenire shop Nearest town
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The Piebalga porcelain factory

50% off on tours of the manufacturing plant during the season and off-season.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city133 Active season months1-12 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance

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The Amatnieki wood processing workshop

Senioru karšu īpašniekiem ekskursija 0.70 EUR / pers.

For children and teenagers Fishing Distance from countries capital city80 Active season months1-12 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accommodation available
Outdoor firepalce Nearest bus stop100mNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak RussianOther languages
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Konfelades razotne

Senioru karšu īpašniekiem gan sezonā, gan nesezonā atlaide 10% (apmeklējumam un produkcijai).

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city19 Active season months1-12

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The Apikare training apiary

All year round, senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a gift of honey.  

Please note that the apiary is not on level ground – it is a rural homestead.

For children and teenagers Local lifestyle Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city190 Active season months5-11 This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts tourist groups
Nearest bus stopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station

Historical sites

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Rothko museum

Visitors with a pensioner’s certificate or senior citizen card can receive a 50% discount on visits to the art centre all year round.  A ticket to all of the centre’s exhibitions costs EUR 4.00.  

Sector A has the permanent exhibition, “Mark Rothko: Life and Art,” which features a hall of original artworks, a digital exhibition about Rothko’s life and work, a research room, a video room, a stillness room and a library.  A separate visit to Sector A costs EUR 2.50.  

Temporary exhibitions in Sectors B, C and D cost EUR 1.50 for each sector. 

Distance from countries capital city225 Active season months1-12 Disable Access Accommodation available
Rooms for seminars Tour guide servicesSouvenire shop Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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CESU CASTLE

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts for all entry tickets at the complex.
Prices for cardholders from October 1 until April 30:

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 2.50;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 1.50
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.00

Prices for cardholders from May 1 until September 30

  • The Cēsis Castle Complex (the Medieval Castle, New Castle and exhibition hall) – EUR 3.00;
  • Entrance to the New Castle and Medieval Castle – EUR 2.00
  • A visit to the Lademahers Tower – EUR 1.50

Note:  Part of the Medieval Castle and all of the New Castle are wheelchair accessible.

For children and teenagers Castles and manors Distance from countries capital city89 Accepts individual travellers Disable Access Accepts tourist groups

Nature attractions

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The Burtnieki Estate Park

Holders of senior citizens cards have discounts on guided tour services at Burtnieki Estate Park:

  • 25% off during the off-season;
  • 20% during the season.
Distance from countries capital city130 Active season months1-12
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Kemeri National Park

Guide Inese Jansone offers guided tours of the Ķemeri National Park and Ķemeri Historical Park.  

Senior citizens with a senior citizen card receive a 10% discount on the tours during the off-season and a 5% discount during the season.  

Please contact Inese Jansone on +371-2913-5543, ineta.mobil@gmail.com, or www.celoarinetu.lv.

National park Walking For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city30 Accommodation available
FishingBoatsBicyclesCross-country skiingTour guide servicesBoat tourBicycle trailNature trailNature watchingNature watching

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